Going to the dog park is a great way to help your pet socialize, move around and get some fresh air. But not every canine knows how to behave there.

The same goes for humans. In fact, there are several common rude behaviors dog owners display in this context.

Etiquette is all about being mindful of other people, which certainly applies to the dog park, Nick Leighton, an etiquette expert and co-host of the Were You Raised by Wolves? podcast , told HuffPost.

To help make the dog park a safe and enjoyable setting for everyone, HuffPost asked Leighton and other etiquette experts to share the faux pas theyve observed and their advice for avoiding these missteps. Here are eight of the rudest things you can do at the dog park.

Not cleaning up after your dog

The rules about picking up after your pet arent suspended in a dog park, Leighton noted.

When your dog goes, its your responsibility to clean it up, and theres little excuse for failing to do so.

Most parks are well-supplied with waste pickup bags and plenty of trash cans, so please do your part, said Camp Bow Wow animal health and behavior consultant Erin Askeland.

Failing to pay attention to your dog

Be sure to pay attention to your dog at all times, Leighton advised.

Keep a close eye on what your pup is doing and resist the urge to tune out. Stay vigilant and keep your leash handy in case the two of you need to make an early exit.

In addition to monitoring your dogs behavior, its common courtesy to be sociable with the other pup parents, complimenting them on the cuteness of their canine companion and making pleasant conversation, said Thomas P. Farley, aka Mister Manners. To let ones dog roam free while you catch up on email, disengaging with everyone in the enclosure including your pet is a no-no.

If youre distracted on your phone, youll also miss out on the opportunity to engage with your dog, practice recall, ensure play is appropriate, provide breaks in play, and monitor your dogs body language, Askeland noted.